Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Russia Advances in Ukraine, Pressuring Pokrovsk
Russia is making progress in its fight against Ukraine, especially in the city of Pokrovsk.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces have taken control of Pokrovsk, although some parts are still being fought over.
Russia has been using many drones and missiles to attack Ukrainian cities.
Some experts think Ukraine is struggling and might have to give in to Russia's demands.
However, Ukraine is still trying to hold on to important areas to prevent Russia from claiming victory.
The fighting is very intense, and both sides are suffering losses.
Russia wants to take more land in the Donetsk region, and they are using all kinds of weapons to do so.
Ukraine is trying to keep its defenses strong, but it's becoming harder.
Russia claims to have seized the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, though some areas remain contested.
Russian forces have made significant advances in several regions, including Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kupiansk.
Russia captured 505 square kilometers of territory in November, up from 267 square kilometers in October.
Ukraine is facing manpower shortages and uncertainty about Western aid, putting pressure on its defenses.
Russian forces are using a large number of drones and missiles in their attacks, overwhelming Ukrainian defenses.
- Who
- Russian forces and Ukrainian military
- What
- Intensified fighting for control of Pokrovsk and other cities in Ukraine
- When
- Ongoing, with recent significant advances by Russia
- Where
- Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Kupiansk, Siversk, and other areas in Ukraine
- Why
- Russia aims to capture strategic territories, including all of the Donetsk region
- City Under Attack
- Pokrovsk
- Russian Advances
- 505 square kilometers in November
- Ukrainian Resources
- Adequate but strained
- Russian Drones Used
- 650 drones and 51 missiles in recent attack
- Russian Territorial Goal
- Capture all of Donetsk region
- Ukrainian Military Analyst
- Emil Kastehelmi
- Ukrainian Drone Pilot
- Ihor
- Ukrainian Captain
- Oleh Voitsekhovskyi